Friday, March 18, 2011

The Popcorn Report: Guide to this week’s movies with ratings and trailers

‘Popcorn’ photo by Petr Kratochvil
It’s time to make weekend family entertainment plans and see if this week’s current crop of films will be part of your schedule. The following report covers motion picture theatrical releases opening nationwide beginning Friday, March 18, 2011.

The movies listed below have a rating, which has been established by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and have been provided with an italicized commentary from the Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA).

If a film has not been provided with an official rating, additional information may, or may not be provided.

If a film is designated NC-17, very limited information will be furnished.

For your convenience, each film title links directly to the Internet Movie Data Base, which provides the most comprehensive listing about the movie’s storyline, and includes a trailer, cast and crew information, initial audience reaction (if prior screenings have taken place) and parent advisories when available.

As always, you are the single best judge for determining your child’s choice of entertainment.

Opened March 18, 2011 The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman – Action, Comedy- PG-13- because of “ sequences of stylized violence including some bloody images, brief crude humor and partial nudity.”

Opened March 18, 2011 Cracks (I)– Drama, Romance, Thriller- NOT RATED- NOTE: New York City only.

Opened March 18, 2011 Limitless- Thriller- PG-13- because of “thematic material involving a drug, violence including disturbing images, sexuality and language.”

Opened March 18, 2011 The Lincoln Lawyer – Drama- R because of “some violence, sexual content and language.”

Opened March 17, 2011 Lord of the Dance in 3-D – Musical- G- Suitable for all audiences.

Opened March 18, 2011 The Music Never Stopped – Drama–PG- because of “thematic elements, some mild drug references, language and smoking.” NOTE: In limited release.

Opened March 18, 2011 Paul – Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi-  R- because of “language including sexual references, and some drug use.”

Opened March 18, 2011 Win Win Comedy – R- because of “language.” NOTE: In limited release.

Opened March 18, 2011 Winter in Wartime Drama, History, War – R- because of “some language.” NOTE: Los Angeles and New York City only.

For information on films that opened the week of Friday, March 11, 2011, which included:   Battle: Los Angeles;   Bill Cunningham New York;   Black Death;   Certified Copy;   Jane Eyre;   Kill the Irishman;   Mars Needs Moms and Red Riding Hood, please click on the following link:


For information on films that opened the week of Friday, March 4, 2011, which included:   Abel;   The Adjustment Bureau;   Beastly;   Happythankyoumoreplease;   I Saw the Devil;   Rango;   Red State;   Take Me Home Tonight and Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives,  please click on the following link:


For information on films that opened the week of Friday, February 25, 2011, which included:   Drive Angry 3-D;   The Grace Card;   Hall Pass;   Heartbeats;   Of Gods and Men and Rat Scratch Fever, please click on the following link:


.For information on films that opened the week of Friday, February 18, 2011, which included:   Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son;   Brotherhood;   Even in the Rain;   I Am;   I Am Number Four;   Immigration Tango;   Unknown and Vanishing on 7th Street, please click on the following link:


For information on films that opened the week of Friday, February 11, 2011, which included:   Cedar Rapids;   The Eagle;   Gnome & Juliet;   Just Go With It;   Justin Bieber: Never Say Never and Lavoe, please click on the following link:


For information on films that opened the week of Friday, February 4, 2011, which included:  Cold Weather;   The Other Woman;   The Roommate;   Sanctum; and Waiting for Forever, please click on the link below, where you will also find previous listings and links for prior weeks in January, as well as films that opened in 2010:


G GENERAL AUDIENCES (All Ages Admitted) PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED (Some Material May Not Be Suitable for Children) PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED (Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13) R RESTRICTED (Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian) NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED – As determined by the Rating Board/Motion Picture Association of America.

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